System Engineer

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Location:

Darmstadt,DEU

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem-solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and writing system specifications. You’ll be responsible for analyzing requirements, defining system architectures, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring seamless integration of subsystems. Additionally, you’ll identify and mitigate risks, confirming that our systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.  

Our subsidiary, Mecatronix GmbH, with 35 employees, develops innovative, high-end drive systems using non-contact levitation technology. Together with our vacuum systems, which are already used for systems in the semiconductor and display industry, this enables the best possible production processes.

Join our R&D engineering team in Darmstadt to create and commercialize new controllers, sensors and power components for these systems.

Your Role as a Mechatronic R&D Engineer:

• Innovate in Mechatronic Development: Define, design, implement, and test active systems, and assembly for cutting-edge applications to drive innovation and reduce time-to-market.
• Design with Precision: Create Actuators, Sensors, Controller for levitation systems using modern design tools.
• Technical Leadership in Cross-Functional Project Delivery: Lead and/or develop and execute complex projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design; attend design reviews and provide input to meet market requirement specifications (MRS) and hardware/software specifications.
• Action-Oriented Mindset: Identify and troubleshoot a range of complex engineering problems in field of technical expertise, including serviceability and manufacturability. Support System Integration during the assembly and final testing of new product designs.
• Analyze and Improve: Perform failure analysis and engineering analysis of difficult scope and support continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure Quality Through Testing: Derive and structure test requirements to validate performance and support high-quality manufacturing.
• Document and Communicate: Define, coordinate, perform and generate engineering test reports and product specifications; specify and review engineering documentation.

Your Education and Experience

• A Master’s degree in Mechatronic or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, PhD degree also welcomed
• Proven expertise in development of mechatronic systems, including hands-on experience with Active Systems such as Active Magnetic Bearing, or similar
• 4-7 years of experience in a related field
• Proficiency in MATLAB / Simulink, Python, and C/C++ language, scripting, and automation tools for workflow and system control is considered an advantage
• Strong skills in debugging and optimizing concept builds, prototypes as well as first customer tools
• Familiarity with electrical design and electronic schematics are a plus
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, key business drivers, competition in the marketplace, and how your area of expertise integrates with others
• Excellent communication skills in English and German
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in interdisciplinary environments
• Strong analytical thinking and organizational skills to manage complex development tasks

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Working in a team with hardware and software developers in a professional lab environment with the opportunity to immediately evaluate and improve your design.
• Strong collaboration and good integration into the System-Engineering team and into the Software-, Mechanical- and Electrical-Engineering team, at the interface of Hardware and Software.
• Onboarding with industry experts from the Applied Materials global team and a local buddy.
• Learning and development opportunities through continuous professional training and personal skills development.
• A variety of tasks in an innovative and international technology company.
• Reasonable salary and benefits including bonus programs, company pension plan, employee stock purchase program, overtime pay and a Wellhub membership.
• Flexible working hours with the possibility to combine working from home or from the office.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.